Control Panel Technician - Apprenticeship

Bilfinger Berger SE; Haydock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic individuals to embark on a rewarding apprenticeship as a Control Panel Technician. This opportunity offers hands-on training in control panel wiring and electrical switchgear manufacturing, along with academic support through a diploma program. You will gain valuable skills in mechanical assembly, wiring, and quality inspection while contributing to innovative and sustainable electrical solutions. Join a dedicated team that prioritizes safety and efficiency, and take the first step towards a fulfilling career in engineering and maintenance operations.

Qualifications

• Essential GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Hands-on experience in wiring and assembly of control panels.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire control panels and LV/MV Switchgear.
• Inspect and record findings of completed wiring.
• Comply with safety, environment, and quality standards.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Wiring of Control Panels

Electrical Drawings Interpretation

Quality Inspection

Fault Diagnosis

Education

GCSE in English Language

GCSE in Mathematics

Job description

Job ID: 64764

Location: Haydock

Bilfinger UK is a leading engineering and maintenance provider, supporting customers across the chemical & petrochemical, nuclear, oil & gas, pharmaceuticals & biopharma, power & energy, utilities, renewables and food & beverage markets. We enhance the efficiency of assets, ensuring a high level of availability and reducing maintenance costs.

We have extensive experience in offshore and onshore facilities; specialising in asset management services throughout all life cycle phases from consulting, engineering, manufacturing, assembly, operations, maintenance, and decommissioning.

This commitment is delivered by an experienced and highly competent workforce of over 4,500 employees operating from 14 offices in strategic industrial hubs, upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance and quality.

Bilfinger UK are looking for candidates to join the business as a Control Panel Technician via an apprenticeship in Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Standard (MOET) through work placement and day release at Warrington Vale Royal College.

Bilfinger UK are offering three-year apprenticeships in control panel wiring and all aspects of electrical switchgear manufacturing, leading to a Maintenance Operations Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard (MOET).

Through hands-on training, attention to precision, and a commitment to safety and innovation, you will help deliver reliable, efficient, and sustainable electrical control, distribution and automation solutions.

For this apprenticeship, you will undertake a weekly day's release into college where you will study towards your diploma. In addition, you will work with an apprentice trainer in the workplace, where you will learn the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to pass the programme and succeed at assessment.

The key responsibilities of a wire person are not limited to:

• Provide hands-on mechanical assembly and wiring of control panels and LV/MV Switchgear.
• Complete wiring and install a variety of electronic and electro-mechanical components from mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Mark up drawings for design updates to “As Built”.
• Quality check, inspect and record findings of completed wiring before handing over to the next process.
• Learn about the wiring of panels and how to diagnose and rectify faults.
• Comply with company policies and procedures concerning safety, environment and quality, and corresponding ISO record keeping requirements.

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above) in English Language and Mathematics is essential.

If you wish to speak to a member of the recruitment team, please contact 01224 246246.